Abiquiu Lake

Lake fishing New Mexico · 06:49 - 19:12

Abiquiu Lake is one of the lakes in New Mexico. Anglers here fish mainly for White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.

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Prime 66% The bite right now

Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

80%

79°

Best day

Fri

78%

69°

Sat

77%

72°

Sun

79%

72°

Mon

80%

70°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Light rain

Water temp (est.)

73°F

Air temp

74°F

Wind

6 mph

Pressure

29.99 inHg ↑ rising

Clouds

94.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-09-16 00:18

Best times today

Dawn 06:04–08:04 Day 08:04–17:57 Dusk 17:57–19:57

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit

Major period 16:03–18:03 Major period 04:03–06:03 Minor period 11:32–13:02 Minor period 21:04–22:34

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

16:00

74°

17:00

73°

18:00

73°

19:00

70°

20:00

67°

21:00

66°

22:00

65°

23:00

64°

00:00

63°

01:00

61°

02:00

60°

03:00

58°

Likely catch now (12 species)

White Bass

Morone chrysops

66%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

56%

Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

56%

Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

40%

Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

35%

Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Brown Trout.

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.

Colour Low light: try chartreuse and red for white bass.

Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Abiquiu Reservoir is a reservoir in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Water of the Rio Chama is impounded by the earth-filled Abiquiu Dam, 1,800 feet (550 m) long and 340 feet (100 m) high, completed in 1963 and raised in 1986. The 5,200-acre (21 km2) lake is over 12 miles (19 km) long, and lies at elevations of 6,100–6,220 feet (1,859–1,896 m).

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More waters nearby

El Vado Reservoir New Mexico · 29.5 mi away Fenton Lake New Mexico · 29.8 mi away Heron Reservoir New Mexico · 32.2 mi away Stinking Lake New Mexico · 32.5 mi away Hayden Lake New Mexico · 33.1 mi away Hopewell Lake New Mexico · 33.4 mi away Cochiti Lake New Mexico · 43.8 mi away Rio Grande New Mexico · 45.4 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Abiquiu Lake?

Popular catches here include White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Abiquiu Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Abiquiu Lake?

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Abiquiu Lake right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 27%.